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A Busy Mom’s Guide to Owning a Milk Cow

April 20, 2016 Lisa

Blogging reflections 2016: Busy Mom's Guide to Owning a Milk cow

We brought home our first milk cow in 2012. When she freshened, I dutifully began milking her twice a day. After all--that's what you have to do, right? Then I learned about once a day milking. I took the plunge, and discovered I LOVED milking even more. Freeing up the … [Read more...]

Handmilking, Homesteading chores, farming

Firewood in the Multi-Generational Household

October 25, 2015 Lisa

Firewood. When you have a wood stove as your main source of heat, firewood is essential! We've been blessed to have my step-dad and mom help quite a bit with wood--we all go out and cut, and fill the trucks. There's something soothing about being in the forest, and doing … [Read more...]

Homesteading, Multi-Generational Living 31 Days, chores, firewood, Multi-Generational Living

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Hi, I'm Lisa! I blog about large family life, living, and love here on Maggie's Milk. You'll find posts related to homeschooling, homesteading, and doing life as a large family.

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